Haw. Code R. § 11-216-4.5 - Requirements for accessibility to multifamily dwelling units required by the Fair Housing Amendments Act
(a) These design
guidelines apply to the design and construction requirements of Title 24 Code
of Federal Regulations Part 100, Subpart D. Compliance with these guidelines do
not relieve persons from complying with design requirements of the Americans
with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) as adopted and amended
by the disability and communication access board.
(b) All covered multifamily dwellings with a
building entrance on an accessible route shall be designed and constructed in
such a manner that:
(1) The public and common
use areas are readily accessible to and usable by persons with
disabilities;
(2) All doors
designed to allow passage into and within all premises are sufficiently wide to
allow passage by persons with disabilities in wheelchairs; and
(3) All premises within covered multifamily
dwelling units contain the following features of adaptable design:
(A) An accessible route into and through the
covered dwelling unit;
(B) Light
switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in
accessible locations;
(C)
Reinforcement in bathroom walls to allow later installation of grab bars around
a toilet, tub, shower, and stall and shower seat, where such facilities are
provided; and
(D) Usable kitchens
and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the
space.
Notes
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